Postnatal recovery massage is rooted in the traditional postnatal ritual known as closing the bones.

Closing the bones is of Mexican and South American heritage, but versions of this practice exist on all continents.

Similarly to the closing the bones ceremony, the postnatal recovery massage that I offer, uses rebozo shawls to gently rock and bind the body, alongside an extensive massage of the abdomen, hips, waist, ribs, chest, shoulders and arms.

It is designed to help you return to your centre — physically and energetically — after the seismic shift of childbearing..

The treatment is adapted to take place on a massage table rather than on a mat on the floor, which is more commonplace for closing the bones.

What does this treatment do?

This massage supports healing by providing gentle movement in the joints, muscles, tissues and fluids. It provides much-needed space to simply rest, be held, and to let emotions be honoured, witnessed and released. It provides a sense of closure, and brings the energy back to the mother.

This ritual provides a space for physical nurturing, but also — maybe more importantly — holds space for whatever needs to be expressed, witnessed and released. It is different for every person, depending on what they have experienced. For some it is a joyful honouring; for others, it is a space to acknowledge and let go of difficult emotions.

Physical aspects

• Very early post birth, it can speed up the healing process. When the uterus is still high in the abdomen and the internal organs are still working their way down

Emotional aspects

• People often experience big emotional releases during the ritual. It can help whatever emotion or pain was held to come out

Spiritual/energetic aspects

• It can help move energy that is stuck, providing very deep healing

Loss, and baby loss

• It can be extremely helpful in integrating a loss

Cognitive Hypnotherapy is based on 3 key principles:

1. Trance is something we do every day, without realising

2. All behaviour has a positive intention

3. Everyone is unique

I use cognitive hypnotherapy to provide a safe space for women to reflect on, process, and integrate their birth experiences, however they unfolded.

Each session is tailored to your individual needs.

Some of the approaches I use include:

3-Step Rewind – aims to reduce flashbacks and help you feel less activated when thinking or talking about your birth experience.

There is space for you to share your story with me if you wish, but it is not necessary if you would prefer not to.

Visualisation – uses guided imagery to help you access a sense of safety, calm, or resolution that may not have been present during the birth itself. Some women find it helps to reimagine or complete moments that felt rushed, frightening, or out of their control.

Parts work – recognises that different parts of you may hold different feelings about your birth — for example, a part that feels relief, and a part that still feels shaken or unheard. It creates space to listen to and integrate these parts, rather than pushing any of them aside.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) – combines gentle tapping on specific points of the body with spoken acknowledgment of what you're feeling, easing the intensity of difficult memories. Some women find it reduces the anxiety or distress connected to their birth experience.

Please visit my appointments page

For Mind, Spirit - Cognitive Hypnotherapy, most women work with me for 2-4 sessions, although this can vary.

For Body, Spirit - Postnatal Recovery Massage, most women receive one treatment.

Postnatal Recovery Massage

£85 (75 minutes)

Restorative Foot Massage

£65 (60 minutes)

Cognitive Hypnotherapy

Session one: £95 (up to 1.5 hours)

Following sessions: £80 (1 hour)

I am based in South East London.

Postnatal Recovery Massage appointments are held at Blackheath Yoga

Cognitive Hypnotherapy appointments are virtual

I offer a full refund on any cancellations that are made, prior to 48 hours before your appointment time.